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Compare bus and train for Bologna to Montesilvano
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Montesilvano among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $37 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 4h 40m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $37, while a bus costs an average of $57.
Distance: 196 miles (316 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$37 Average price Cheapest | $57 Average price | $74 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 54m Average total duration 4h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 40m Average total duration Fastest 4h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental | |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Montesilvano:
A train is $20 (€16) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bologna to Montesilvano costing on average $57 (€46).
Other travel options to Montesilvano take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 54m.
Tickets start at around $37 (€30) compared to roughly $74 (€60) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $37 (€30). The journey takes 4h 24m versus 3h 53m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bologna to Montesilvano is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
2:00 AM4h15Bologna6:15 AMMontesilvano$431One-way0 transfers
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2:00 AM4h15Bologna6:15 AMMontesilvano$431One-way0 transfers
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2:00 AM4h15Bologna6:15 AMMontesilvano$431One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Montesilvano:
A train is $20 (€16) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bologna to Montesilvano costing on average $57 (€46).
Other travel options to Montesilvano take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 54m.
- Around 14 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bologna and Montesilvano as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bologna Centrale and arrive in Montesilvano station.
- Buses mostly depart from Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) and arrive in Pescara, Terminal Bus.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Montesilvano by bus.
- Travel with Intercity, Regionale to go to Montesilvano by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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